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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,355.64, 46,031.93 and 19,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,355.64, 46,031.93 and 19,017.56 is: 26,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,355.64 : 46,031.93 = 19,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,355.64/46,031.93 = 19,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,355.64x = 46,031.93 × 19,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,355.64x = 875,414,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,414,665.44/33,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.88

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